Brookhouse Schools

Karen Campus (Magadi Rd, Nairobi) and Runda Campus (Off Kiambu Road, Nairobi), Kenya. Brookhouse Schools operate in the Nairobi metropolitan area with two campuses in Karen and Runda; premium boarding is available at the Karen campus.

Kindergarten ages 1-5; Primary School ages 6-13; High School ages 14-18; Boarding ages 8-18.

Private international day school with boarding available at Karen campus.

Pastoral care includes student well-being and a School Counselling Team providing academic, social, emotional and personal guidance.

British National Curriculum (UK) affiliation.

Private Transport Network; bus routes operate to and from the Karen and Runda campuses; service is provided at a reasonable additional cost and is supervised; five days a week.

Application & Registration Fees

- Registration (non-refundable): KSh 50,000 (one-off).
- Caution money (refundable subject to conditions):
- Day students: KSh 100,000 (one-off).
- Boarding students: KSh 200,000 (one-off).
- IFY students: KSh 100,000 (one-off; refundable only upon progression to an NCUK university).

Tuition and Boarding fees (by year group)

Note: Fees are shown as Annual Fee and Per Term (except Year 11, Year 13 and IFY, which are billed per semester as noted).

- Little Brookies (Stage 1): Annual KSh 435,000 — Per term KSh 145,000. Boarding N/A.
- Pre-school Stage 2: Annual KSh 990,000 — Per term KSh 330,000. Boarding N/A.
- Pre-school Stage 3: Annual KSh 1,020,000 — Per term KSh 340,000. Boarding N/A.
- Reception: Annual KSh 1,095,000 — Per term KSh 365,000. Boarding N/A.
- Year 1: Annual KSh 1,320,000 — Per term KSh 440,000. Boarding N/A.
- Year 2: Annual KSh 2,205,000 — Per term KSh 735,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 3,870,000 — Per term KSh 1,290,000.
- Year 3: Annual KSh 2,250,000 — Per term KSh 750,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 3,915,000 — Per term KSh 1,305,000.
- Year 4: Annual KSh 2,295,000 — Per term KSh 765,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 3,960,000 — Per term KSh 1,320,000.
- Year 5: Annual KSh 2,325,000 — Per term KSh 775,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 3,990,000 — Per term KSh 1,330,000.
- Year 6: Annual KSh 2,475,000 — Per term KSh 825,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,140,000 — Per term KSh 1,380,000.
- Years 7 & 8: Annual KSh 2,520,000 — Per term KSh 840,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,185,000 — Per term KSh 1,395,000.
- Year 9: Annual KSh 2,760,000 — Per term KSh 920,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,425,000 — Per term KSh 1,475,000.
- Year 10: Annual KSh 2,820,000 — Per term KSh 940,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,485,000 — Per term KSh 1,495,000.
- Year 11 (candidate class): Annual tuition-only KSh 2,820,000 — Per semester KSh 1,410,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,485,000 — Per semester KSh 2,242,500. (Year 11 fees are payable in two equal instalments).
- Year 12: Annual KSh 2,880,000 — Per term KSh 960,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,545,000 — Per term KSh 1,515,000.
- Year 13 (candidate class): Annual tuition-only KSh 2,880,000 — Per semester KSh 1,440,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,545,000 — Per semester KSh 2,272,500. (Year 13 fees are payable in two equal instalments).
- BTEC courses: Annual KSh 1,860,000 — Per term KSh 620,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 3,525,000 — Per term KSh 1,175,000.
- International Foundation Year (IFY): Annual tuition-only KSh 1,880,000 — Per semester KSh 940,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 2,990,000 — Per semester KSh 1,495,000. (IFY fees are payable in two equal instalments).

Billing schedule & payment terms

- Standard billing frequency: fees are determined for the academic year and billed on a three-term basis. Termly instalments are due on 1 September, 5 January and 20 April (dates given for the 2025–2026 schedule).
- Candidate classes (Years 11 and 13) are billed per semester and payable in two equal instalments on the specified semester dates. IFY is billed per semester with its own two-instalment schedule.
- Fees are payable on or before the first day of each term. A monthly instalment plan is available on request.
- Early payment discount: 2% on tuition when full-year payment is made before the start of the academic year.
- Late payment penalty: 2% charged for late payment, commencing two weeks after the start date of term.

What is included / excluded

- Included in tuition: lunch, textbooks and exercise books.
- Not included: registration fee and examination fees. Trips, residential field courses, some optional clubs/activities and transport are charged separately. Students must supply certain items of equipment listed in the school handbook.

Other costs and recurring optional charges

- Individual music lessons (instrumental or vocal): KSh 17,000 per term.
- Yearbook fee (annual): KSh 3,200 per year.
- Kenya pupil pass and re-entry pass (for non-Kenyans): KSh 15,000 (subject to government adjustment).
- Medical cover for boarding students (optional): KSh 75,000 per year (subject to adjustment by the provider).
- Trips, residential field courses, optional activities and transport are charged in addition and will be notified in official communications.
- School uniform is required; the uniform list is provided by the school. (Uniform item prices are set out in the school's uniform list.)

Refunds, withdrawal and related conditions

- A full term's written notice is required for all withdrawals. If proper notice is not given, a full term's fees is payable in lieu of such notice. Final clearance documents are issued only after settlement of obligations.
- Specific refundable items: the caution money for IFY students is refundable only upon progression to an NCUK university (other caution monies are held as specified).

Fee payment methods and options

- Currency: fees are quoted in Kenyan shillings; payments may be made in Kenyan shillings or US dollars. Those choosing to pay in US dollars will be advised of the exchange rate at the time of payment.
- Accepted payment modes: direct deposits / SWIFT transfers to the school bank accounts (bank details are provided on fee statements/invoices). Cheques and cash payments are not accepted.
- A monthly instalment plan is available; enquiries are handled by the school's administration.

Over 50 nationalities represented; multicultural international student body.